PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Starstryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosmo Starstryder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hernandez
vs
Starstryder

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Starstryder!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Starstryder sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hernandez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Starstryder is trying to get back to full guard.

Hernandez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Starstryder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starstryder throws a leg kick

and Hernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Starstryder's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez pushing down on Starstryder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hernandez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Starstryder!
Starstryder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Starstryder tries to lock up and control but Hernandez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Starstryder because Hernandez loaded up on that one.
Hernandez looking to control but Starstryder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Starstryder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Hernandez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Starstryder has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Starstryder!
Starstryder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Starstryder letting Hernandez take a breather here.
Starstryder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Starstryder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Starstryder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starstryder tries to pull guard but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Starstryder.
William Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Starstryder.
Starstryder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hernandez prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez decides to pull guard.
Hernandez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Starstryder on the ground.
Starstryder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Starstryder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Hernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starstryder is aware though and is defending well.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.

Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Starstryder passes into half guard.
Starstryder wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Starstryder is controlling well.
Starstryder is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Starstryder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hernandez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Starstryder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Starstryder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cosmo Starstryder wasn't active enough on the ground.
Starstryder moves to clinch but Hernandez breaks away

and Hernandez counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Hernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Starstryder connects with a high kick.

Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into Starstryder's guard.
Starstryder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Starstryder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Starstryder is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Starstryder looking to control.

Starstryder is working an open guard so Hernandez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez lands a big elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starstryder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Starstryder is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Starstryder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Starstryder is trying to control but Hernandez passes into side control!
Starstryder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hernandez's best efforts.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Starstryder is trying to stand.

Starstryder kicks Hernandez off and gets back to his feet.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Starstryder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starstryder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starstryder tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starstryder throws a push kick but Hernandez slaps the foot to one side.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Starstryder.
Starstryder scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Starstryder throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
William Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Starstryder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Starstryder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Starstryder circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Starstryder. That's going to slow Hernandez down.

Hernandez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Starstryder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Starstryder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Starstryder wants to stand and escape but Hernandez is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez stays in close to Starstryder's body and controls the position.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernandez postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cosmo Starstryder wasn't active enough on the ground.
Starstryder wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starstryder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cosmo Starstryder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hernandez tries to clinch up but Starstryder circles away and keeps his distance.
Starstryder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Starstryder, right into the meat.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
Starstryder with a nice cross.

Hernandez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Starstryder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Starstryder keeps moving.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Starstryder is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez is posturing up here but Starstryder has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hernandez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hernandez has to tap! Slick submission there by Starstryder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cosmo Starstryder!